Corruption terrorises Chinese defence ministers
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into Defense Minister Dong Jun. He is suspected of corruption.
This is striking given that his two predecessors were also dismissed for corruption, both as defense minister and as a member of the Communist Party. Li Shangfu was fired after just seven months. His predecessor Wei Fenghe was also dismissed due to corruption.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has launched a major campaign to tackle corruption among officials.
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